China Demands Pakistan Tighten Security After Deadly Attack on Engineers
Beijing calls for an immediate investigation and improved safety measures following a suicide bombing that killed five Chinese nationals in Pakistan.
- A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, killing five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver.
- China strongly condemns the attack and demands Pakistan to conduct a thorough investigation and enhance security for Chinese projects.
- The attack is part of a series of assaults aimed at disrupting China-Pakistan economic cooperation, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
- Pakistani authorities are performing DNA testing on the bomber's remains and have expanded the search for possible accomplices.
- Despite the attacks, experts believe the strong China-Pakistan relationship and economic cooperation will continue, albeit with heightened security concerns.